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Stromsburg

Nebraska · 1,159 residents (2025 est.) · 1.012 sq mi
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Stromsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,988. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,074
−13%since 2000
from 1,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
−6%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,159 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9411K1K1K1K1990201020202024Stromsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,988
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,302
+76%since 2000
from $17,235 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+8%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+65%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(974)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(46)
Diversity Score21.7%(233)
Diversity Score
22
+1090%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

Stromsburg, Nebraska has about 1,074 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stromsburg, Nebraska earns about $58,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stromsburg, Nebraska expensive?

In Stromsburg, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $159,900, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stromsburg, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stromsburg, Nebraska?

About 12.2% of people in Stromsburg, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stromsburg, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Stromsburg, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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